Ms. Scarlett had been in office since June 2022. The regional DPJ was shaken by a major crisis after the revelations of the News writer concerning serious ethical breaches, in Drummondville in particular. The affair triggered an investigation by the Commission on Human and Youth Rights, whose damning report forced the hand of Minister Lionel Carmant, who placed the organization under supervision.
The communications department of the CIUSSS de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec confirmed the departure of the manager, but refused to give the reasons. “We would like to thank Ms Scarlett for her commitment and dedication over the past few years. We will not comment in detail on this. We remain focused on priority actions to be implemented in order to sustainably improve services for young people and families in the region,” we wrote in response to our request for information.
It is Sonia Mailloux, a companion appointed by Quebec on October 21, in the wake of the crisis, who will fill the interim position left vacant by the departure of Ms. Scarlett, also indicates the CIUSSS MCQ. The expert had notably held the same functions at the CISSS de Laval, it is argued.
“Very difficult with the former director,” says the minister
Called for comment, the Minister responsible for Social Services, Lionel Carmant, sent us a short written statement which goes as follows: “Ms. Scarlett arrived in office at a time when the situation was very difficult in [Mauricie-et-Centre-du-Québec]. I thank her for her dedication and wish her good luck for the future.”
“It was very difficult with the former director,” commented the Minister responsible for Social Services, Lionel Carmant. (Jacques Boissinot/Canadian Press Archives)
Earlier in the day, in the press scrum, Mr. Carmant was much more critical of the outgoing director. “We especially need better supervision. I spoke to a lot of managers who told me that it was very difficult with the former director,” he said on the TVA network.
On the opposition side, the departure of Martine Scarlett is seen as a warning signal. “For too long, we have been denouncing the structural flaws and shortcomings in the management of human resources which jeopardize the support of young people in vulnerable situations,” argues the spokesperson for the Liberal Party of Quebec on protection issues. of youth, Brigitte Garceau.
“It is imperative that the Legault government assumes its responsibilities and takes concrete measures to ensure stable and competent governance throughout the network. Every child deserves appropriate and continuous support, without being a victim of administrative dysfunctions and rights violations,” insists the Liberal MP in a written statement sent to us.
